Here's part of a message I sent to our resident (helpful) supplier last week...
I then thought about the forum here - and sent a PM enquiring about this machine - and was surprised to find there are parts available - and in stock !
I have now fitted the unit - and the new wire feed unit is far better than ever the original was - so - as I said "Clarke 100e SAVED !"
I haven't used it much yet - as I had to finish the job in the meantime using the old "stick welder technique" (something I haven't done for many, many years) - but for 40 odd quid - a "saved" welder has to be better than a "cheap" replacement for a lot more....top marks for "weldequip"
I also purchased a Tig torch / regulator while I was "In the shop" - and have now got a nice shiny green (Adams) Argon cylinder here - all to hook up to the eutectic inverter I've had here for months and not got around to playing with.
Next problem is - I haven't a clue where to start - so will have to have a dig around the site for some instructions...I don't even know how to put the torch together - and the tips that came with it seem to have a " colour painted" ? on the end ?
Any "pointers" as to best place to start for more info ?
I had thought that such an old machine would be impossible to get parts for - and had started looking for a quick (cheapo) replacement (I was halfway through a job) to complete the job.I have a Clarke 100e MK11 - have had for probably 15 years - it has now started having wire feed problems (never was brilliant) - the feed roller needs replacing - and the plastic tension arm is worn - which allows the bearing to sit at an angle - also the roller drive shaft / or bearing is a bit worn - so question is - are any parts available for these units ?
I then thought about the forum here - and sent a PM enquiring about this machine - and was surprised to find there are parts available - and in stock !
I have now fitted the unit - and the new wire feed unit is far better than ever the original was - so - as I said "Clarke 100e SAVED !"
I haven't used it much yet - as I had to finish the job in the meantime using the old "stick welder technique" (something I haven't done for many, many years) - but for 40 odd quid - a "saved" welder has to be better than a "cheap" replacement for a lot more....top marks for "weldequip"
I also purchased a Tig torch / regulator while I was "In the shop" - and have now got a nice shiny green (Adams) Argon cylinder here - all to hook up to the eutectic inverter I've had here for months and not got around to playing with.
Next problem is - I haven't a clue where to start - so will have to have a dig around the site for some instructions...I don't even know how to put the torch together - and the tips that came with it seem to have a " colour painted" ? on the end ?
Any "pointers" as to best place to start for more info ?